Flatfoot

Flatfoot can happen when the arches in your feet fail to develop during childhood. This condition occurs for many reasons but is often inherited. Sometimes people with normal arches experience flatfoot later in life because of an injury or normal wear and tear. Being overweight and participating in high-impact activities like running can cause pain on the inside or outside of your foot and ankle. If you have low arches that are getting worse, have recently developed low arches, or have foot or ankle pain that limits your mobility, flatfoot treatment can prevent further damage. 

Physical Exam
Doctors can usually diagnose progressive collapsing foot deformity by examining your feet and ankles as you sit, stand, and walk. 

Imaging Tests
X-rays, MRIs, and other imaging tests show your doctor if your low arches are causing alignment problems, arthritis, or tissue damage. They also help to determine if and when surgery is necessary. 

Standing CT
Duke is one of a few centers in North Carolina to offer standing CT scans. This advanced technology produces a detailed 3D image of your feet and ankles as they bear weight. It also uses less radiation than a traditional CT scan.

Walk-In Orthopaedic Urgent Care
Our convenient orthopaedic urgent care clinic is open seven days a week. Get fast service with no long waits and no unnecessary exposure to illness. No appointment needed.

Extensive Experience
Duke foot-and-ankle specialists perform hundreds of surgical procedures each year. They are board-certified, and fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery.

Advanced Diagnostic Technology
We offer the most advanced technologies to accurately diagnose foot and ankle problems that affect your quality of life. We are one of a few centers in North Carolina to offer standing CT scans for foot, ankle, knee, and hip conditions.